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Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan

Review: Struggling family’s story told with grace

By Phoebe Harms, Staff Writer December 2, 2018
“Wildlife” leaves the audience with a reminder: Life can be the hardest it’s ever been but still be beautiful.
“Life” is strongly inspired by the 1979 horror film, “Alien.” Set aboard the International Space Station, “Life” follows a team of astronauts and scientists as they investigate a probe from Mars that contains a strange alien creature.

Review: Sci-fi thriller lives up to genre expectations

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer April 13, 2017

“Life” has all of the characteristics of a typical alien horror movie, and that is both a blessing and a curse. “Life” offers a modern day take on Ridley Scott’s classic, “Alien.” With state-of-the-art...

Senior Sara Kim leads a meeting of the Asian American Alliance. She writes about the lack of Asian American/Pacific Islander representation in Hollywood.

Commentary: Asian Americans lack representation in the media

By Sara Kim April 12, 2017
Whitewashing AAPI roles erases the existence of AAPI in the media and continues to be an ongoing issue with Hollywood’s major motion picture films.
Review: 'Everest' film turns into a frigid failure

Review: ‘Everest’ film turns into a frigid failure

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer October 6, 2015
“Everest” had the tools to be a great film, boasting decent acting and interesting cinematography, but it fails in nearly every aspect to connect these pieces together.
Review: Superb acting from Gyllenhaal fuels 'Nightcrawler'

Review: Superb acting from Gyllenhaal fuels ‘Nightcrawler’

By Kenny Chapman, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
Though its pacing occasionally falters, "Nightcrawler" soars thanks to a powerful lead performance.

Review: Clumsy plot proves own worst enemy

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer April 9, 2014
Psychological thriller stumbles over a confounding and disappointing plot.

Review: Suspenseful drama arrests audiences

By Byron Bixler, Contributing Writer September 25, 2013
In intense thriller "Prisoners," Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman give some of the best performances of their careers.
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